The document discusses obesity rates and consequences in Utah, with over half of adults being overweight and one-fifth being obese, and proposes a community program to address this issue through education on healthy eating and exercise, support groups, and incentives to encourage lifestyle changes and weight loss. The program aims to reduce obesity rates in Ogden by 50% by the end of 2014 through these community classes, resources, and support.

1. OBESITY
Tawna Bruun
Dixie State BSN Program

2. Obesity Rates in Utah
• 56.9% of adults age 18 and older are
overweight.

3. Obesity Rates in Utah
• 56.9% of adults age 18 and older are
overweight.
• 22.5% of adults within the “overweight”
category are considered obese.

4. Obesity Rates in Utah
• 56.9% of adults age 18 and older are
overweight.
• 22.5% of adults within the “overweight”
category are considered obese.

5. Obesity Rates in Utah
20.8% of the residents of Ogden,
Utah are obese.

6. Consequences of
Obesity
• Obesity has many adverse health
consequences that include:
• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Type 2 Diabetes

7. More consequences…
• Additional concerns regarding the obese
population are:
• Strain on the local economy
• Job injuries
• Unemployment related to health
complications from obesity.

8. What can we do?
• Educate clients about healthy eating habits
• Educate clients about proper exercise
• Provide support groups to foster a positive
environment and support change
• Tips for healthy recipes and food choices
when dining out.

10. Concerning Food
• 32.7 % of the residents of Ogden are
considered to be below the poverty line.

11. Concerning Food
• 32.7 % of the residents of Ogden are
considered to be below the poverty line.
• Classes will include easy, healthy recipes
using ingredients found in their kitchens.

12. Concerning Food
• 32.7 % of the residents of Ogden are
considered to be below the poverty line.
• Classes will include easy, healthy recipes
using ingredients found in their kitchens.
• Education regarding wise food choices and
grocery store tips will also be provided.

13. Activity
• Encouraging 30 minutes of physical activity
daily.

14. Activity
• Encouraging 30 minutes of physical activity
daily.
• Weekly support group meetings for
encouragement and team work for
participants.

15. Activity
• Encouraging 30 minutes of physical activity
daily.
• Weekly support group meetings for
encouragement and team work for
participants.
• Incentives for loosing weight and meeting
goals.

16. How will we maintain
motivation?
• Support groups will be held throughout the
community at varies times and in varies
setting to accommodate all of the
participants.

17. How will we maintain
motivation?
• Support groups will be held throughout the
community at varies times and in varies
setting to accommodate all of the
participants.
• Physicians, Dieticians, Registered Nurses,
Physical Therapists and Personal Trainers
will be onsite to answer questions and
provide support.

18. What will classes
include?
• Classes will target beginners as well as
expert participants regarding health and
diet.
• Classes will include family education and
involvement for continued support and
improvement.
• Easy to read fact sheets will be provided at
each meeting.

19. How will we
accomplish this?
• Funding is needed to pay for several
different aspects of this plan in order for it to
be successful.
• Payroll for employees
• Payment for facilities to hold classes and
seminars
• Funding to pay for printing the pamphlets
and fact sheets
• Funding for promotion within the
community

20. What determines our
Success?
• Statistics will be reevaluated by December
31, 2014.
• As a result of classes, education, support
groups obesity rates in Ogden will decrease
by 50%.